Stories tagged: "elder care"
Healthcare clinics and local governments are being tested to keep older people safe as extreme temperatures approach in summer.
Dr. Ricky Ochoa of Yuma struggled to afford care for his mom after she was diagnosed with dementia.
Animal-assisted therapy is a growing form of therapy that can help people of all ages both mentally and physically by relying on the unique bond between animals and humans.
Meals on Wheels America and Arizona State University are partnering on a study of the effect pets have on social isolation and loneliness.
Volunteers are working to provide 900 loads of firewood to Navajo elders this year. As winter approaches, volunteers with Chizh for Cheii are preparing to deliver firewood to elders on the Navajo Nation reservation, where nearly 90% of homes rely on wood for heat. The nonprofit organization, whose name means “firewood for Grandpa” in English,...
Biden’s caregiver proposal is the most wide-ranging care policy ever proposed by a major party’s presidential nominee, according to experts.
The Arizona Department of Revenue reports scammers are not taking a break as there have been 13 tax fraud scheme attempts since COVID-19 hit Arizona.
